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27 August 2024

  • curprev 12:0412:04, 27 August 2024‎ Nikolas talk contribs‎ 2,426 bytes +2,426‎ Created page with "<section begin="orthopaedics" />* Joint prosthesis ** They are used to replace damaged joints * Total hip replacement (THR) ** Surgical technique *** The acetabulum is opened and ''reamed'' (hollowed out) **** This removes any residual cartilage and leaves only the bony surface *** The neck of the femur is cut with a saw *** The medullary cavity is reamed to make space for the femoral stem *** If bone cement is used, bone cement is applied to the medullary cavity of the..." Tag: Visual edit: Switched